Giant bacteria may be living in the human gut, study suggests

The UK and EU have reached a draft agreement to reduce post-Brexit border checks and paperwork on food exports. The deal could ease trade friction for food producers and improve supplies, though it still needs formal approval. It marks a significant step in post-Brexit relations.

China is changing its doctoral training rules so that PhD students in clinical medicine can earn their degrees without writing a traditional research thesis, according to Nature. The shift, with more degree programmes expected to follow, reflects a move to separate clinical training from research training and could reshape how China educates doctors and clinician-scientists. It matters because China trains a large share of the world's medical researchers, and any change to degree requirements can affect research output and the skills of future physicians.

Thousands of bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled nationwide after the pills failed a quality test. The recall affects patients who rely on the medicine to manage hypertension, raising concerns about medication safety and supply. Consumers should check lot numbers and consult their pharmacist.

Apple reported stronger-than-expected revenue in its first quarterly earnings release since John Ternus took over as chief executive. The results offer an early signal of how the company is performing under new leadership. Apple is one of the world's most valuable firms, so its performance is closely watched by investors and markets globally.

Control of Britain’s 39 million smart meters is passing to a non-profit startup, The Guardian reports. The shift affects how household energy usage data is managed and accessed. It matters because smart-meter data underpins billing, grid management and consumer energy services across the UK.